Should We Be Placing REBOA?

November 23, 2023 00:24:31
Should We Be Placing REBOA?
Critical Care Perspectives in Emergency Medicine
Should We Be Placing REBOA?

Nov 23 2023 | 00:24:31

/

Show Notes

REBOA is a relatively new and novel technique that in animal studies has demonstrated benefit in controlling hemorrhage.  However, the evidence for the efficacy of REBOA in humans remains scant.  In this podcast, we discuss the recently published UK-REBOA Trial, which randomized patients to receive REBOA with standard care compared to those randomized to standard care alone.  You may be surprised by these results!

Other Episodes

Episode 0

July 28, 2023 00:26:16
Episode Cover

Should We Transfuse Platelets Prior to CVC Placement?

Central venous catheter (CVC) placement is common in critically ill patients for a variety of indications.  Thrombocytopenia is also quite common in critically ill...

Listen

Episode

June 07, 2024 00:22:24
Episode Cover

Cefepime vs. Piperacillin-Tazobactam for Infection?  The ACORN Trial

Timely and appropriate administration of empiric broad-spectrum antibiotics for adult patients with sepsis is critical.  Current guidelines recommend an antipseudomonal antibiotic for those at...

Listen

Episode 0

June 17, 2022 00:37:25
Episode Cover

Life-Threatening Asthma

Approximately 2 million patients present each year to EDs in the United States for acute asthma exacerbations.  Of these, up to 50,000 may require...

Listen